Mens health

ONE in three blokes bury their head in the sand when it comes to their health, experts have warned. Men up and down the country admit they've developed an "ostrich" attitude, avoiding seeing their doctor blaming their busy lives. A survey of 1,000 men also showed three in four will put off going to the GP when they show signs of being ill. One in four said it’s because they don’t have the time, with one in ten forgetting to book appointments. Shockingly, two fifths don’t think it’s important to get a check-up and nearly one in five reckoned they are healthy and therefore don’t have to worry, according to the survey by Gillette, who are working with the Movember Foundation for Men's Health Week. Anne-Cecile Berthier, Movember Foundation country director UK & Europe, said: “The state of men’s health is in crisis, too many men are unaware of the health risks they face and the actions required to stay mentally and physically well. … [Read more...] about Men’s health crisis looms as THIRD of blokes bury their heads in the sand

PRINCE Harry's fiance Meghan Markle puts on a royally stunning display in this sultry photoshoot for US Men's Health magazine. The video shows her seductively licking sauce off her thumb and she displays her abs over a flaming BBQ. The gorgeous brunette, set to marry Harry at Windsor tomorrow, is seen striking a series of bra-flashing poses in the raunchy snaps. The 36-year-old, best known for her role as Rachel Zane in legal drama Suits, was described as the "ultimate guy's girl" in the saucy behind-the-scenes video, shot for the mag in 2013. She's first seen posing in a white jacket and short black dress before whipping off her coat to fire up the BBQ. Meghan then starts flipping burgers while smiling at the camera, before munching on the burger she's just grilled. What we know so far… The caption reads: "Grilling never looked so hot." Meanwhile, Meghan was said to be left in tears after it was revealed her dad had posed for staged paparazzi photos. But the bride-to-be is … [Read more...] about Meghan Markle licks sauce off her thumb and strips for sultry Men’s Health magazine photoshoot

0 Have your say Neil Lennon has helped launch a new football mental health project to encourage middle-aged men to open up. The Hibernian head coach, who has previously spoken out about his own struggles with depression, kicked off The Changing Room initiative at Easter Road today.The two-year pilot project is aimed at encouraging men aged 30 to 62 to talk about their mental health.The initiative is run between mental health charity SAMH, the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) Trust and Hibs.Official figures show men in Scotland are two-and-a-half times more likely to take their own life than women.It is the first mental health scheme in Scotland to be funded by global men’s health charity Movember Foundation.Lennon said: “I’m delighted to support The Changing Room.“It’s a great opportunity to promote positive mental health and wellbeing and I’d encourage men to get involved in this programme that could be the kick-start to … [Read more...] about Hibs boss Neil Lennon launches men’s mental health project

PUBLISHED: 14:26 24 November 2017 | UPDATED: 14:26 24 November 2017 Sam Gelder Thaddaeus Brown. Picture: Sean Pollock Sean Pollock Photographer A documentary maker and design apprentice at the town hall says he wants to be a role model for young black men in Hackney. Thaddaeus Brown may only be 20 himself, but he is determined to play a key role in the town hall’s flagship new Young Black Men programme, and has signed on as an inspirational leader. The project aims to tackle racial inequalities that blight the lives of young black men by bringing together health, education and voluntary sectors – as well as parents and the youngsters themselves – to improve opportunities. Thaddaeus, of Homerton, believes the lack of role models is a major issue for kids, and a big reason they turn to gangs. He says to improve things, young black men need to see people like them succeeding in life, and not just in sports or music. “For this programme to work they need to … [Read more...] about Young Black Men programme: Council apprentice says kids need role models in world of work

After three young lawyers petitioned the Supreme Court for stricter population control law, another Petition has now been filed demanding that the legal age for marriage be increased to 25 years and 21 years from the current 21 years and 18 years for men and women respectively, in order to curb the growing population. “Fertility depends on the age of marriage. Therefore, the minimum age of marriage should be raised. At present, minimum age for marriage is 21 years for men and 18 years for women has been fixed by law. It should be 25 years and 21 years respectively. This law should be firmly implemented and people should also be made aware of this through publicity,” the Petition, filed by Delhi lawyer and BJP leader Mr. Ashwani Kumar Upadhyay states. The Petition points out that the population in India is growing at an alarming rate, relying on the statistics obtained through various surveys, and submits, “The population of India is quite large and rapidly increasing. … [Read more...] about Raise Minimum Marriage Age To 25 Years For Men And 21 Years For Women To Curb Growing Population: Petition In SC [Read Petition]